Victorian House in Grasmere, England

The hotel has 19 rooms and a Shepherd's hut, each individually designed to show period features. The stargazer room offers panoramic views of the night sky through a large window. Dog-friendly family rooms on the ground floor include a sofa and direct garden access.

Breakfast is served in a conservatory overlooking the garden, with a menu that includes a farmhouse platter and eggs benedict. A homemade cake is offered to guests upon arrival. The breakfast selection includes yoghurt pots made with chia seeds and oats.

The hotel sits in central Grasmere, a 5-minute walk from the Wordsworth Museum and Heaton Cooper Gallery. Grasmere Lake is a 10-minute walk away, where traditional boating experiences are available. The Alcock Tarn hiking trail starts from the village, and a bus stop right outside connects to Windermere and Keswick.

Dogs are welcome in all areas, including the breakfast room, and receive a sausage each morning. Family rooms have board games and puzzles available to borrow. The garden has outdoor furniture and a Shepherd's hut that accommodates families with a separate bathroom.

On-site parking has spaces for 7 cars and an electric vehicle charging station. A boot room allows guests to clean and dry wet walking gear. Express check-in and check-out is available, and daily housekeeping keeps rooms clean without intruding.

Rooms: 19 individually designed rooms plus a Shepherd's hut

Dining: Conservatory breakfast with farmhouse platter and homemade cake

Pet Policy: Dogs welcome in all areas with a daily sausage treat

Location: Central Grasmere, 5 min to Wordsworth Museum, 10 min to the lake

Wellness: Boot room for drying gear after hikes

Special Feature: Stargazer room with panoramic night-sky views

Parking: 7 on-site spaces with EV charging station